Job Description

Buyer - Valdosta, GA, Chattanooga, TN, or Golden Peanut locations.
This is an exempt level position.

The HUB Buyer I will have responsibility for the procurement of all non-commodity goods and services for all ADM entities affiliated with - including stock and non-stock items.

Job Responsibilities:

• Issue RFQ for purchases
• Responsible for negotiating short terms agreements
• Manage Purchase Order queries for all purchase orders issued, weekly. This includes the acknowledgement and overdue queries. Proper management of queries includes periodic review (at a minimum weekly) of the queries and performing the actions required to address items on those queries.
• Follow up with Vendors as Required.
• Follow up with ADM Purchase Requisition writers as required.
• Follow up with Warehouse personnel as required.
• Support the implementation of Strategic Sourcing contracts.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy.
• The HUB Buyer I will be adhere to KPI’s developed by the Operations Purchasing Manager to track Procure-to-Pay metrics (POs before invoice, PO cycle time, on-time delivery, PO consolidation, and others), and collaborate with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in these areas
• Partner with the Shared Services team to ensure timely payment of supplier invoices
• Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction
• Process Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO)
• Perform RFQs
• Resolves issues related to delivered quantity discrepancies, pricing, logistics, and contracts, etc.
• Ensure accurate item or standard service number usage on all PO’s
• Operate within the Coupa Purchasing system
• Ensure contracted vendors are being utilized on all PO’s

Job Requirements:

• Customer solutions focused
• Negotiations skills
• Technology adept, (eProcurement and P2P systems, standard Office Suite)
• Skilled in the use of ERP and database level systems; Knowledgeable in the use of electronic collaboration tools; Utilization of Internet based tools, systems & technology.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Communications (oral/written)
• Team Oriented (inclusive environment, open mindedness, collaborative)
• Professional Experience – 3 yrs
• Purchasing experience – 2 yrs

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager-Jennifer Jones ​
Recruiter- John Wagner

City

Valdosta

State

GA - Georgia

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$49,200.00 - $91,000.00